The character was reintroduced along with his brother Phil. "[34], Following Grant's third departure in September 2016, Kemp revealed that he did not think he would ever go back to EastEnders again but even so, he refused to rule out a return. 27:31. [16], The following year EastEnders topped the ratings at Christmas 1998 when Grant was accused of the attempted murder of Tiffany, and the following Monday 15.7 million viewers tuned in to see Grant make a first court appearance. Sharon is ready to turn him down in front of a packed pub and his family; however, in the end, she cannot go through with it, and stops him from publicly proposing before he humiliates himself. Phil initially insists he does not need Grant's help but then accepts it. The EastEnders production team haven't got a clue about modern Irish society; they are living in the Dark Ages. When did you last see a donkey walking along our streets? The repercussions of Phil's betrayal contributed to many subsequent storylines involving the brothers throughout the 1990s. "[4] Clark Pullen added, "I was expecting the cast to be luvvies but they were all brilliant real grafters and totally down to earth. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. [35], The character has been the focus of varying EastEnders merchandise in other media, which includes the VHS EastEnders The Mitchells Naked Truths[39] and EastEnders: Blood Ties The Life and Loves of Grant Mitchell, a novelisation written by Kate Lock, which chronicles facts about the character, explores his background and attempts to explain the source of his aggression and vulnerability. Their relationship was a typical portrayal of unrequited love on Tiffany's side and was fraught with tragedy and drama. (and Sue), All this Sarah nonsense was boring at the time and even more so now, Who was the guy who Bianca cheated on Ricky with again? As the soap celebrates another milestone birthday, why not take the opportunity to watch EastEnders longest-serving soap star Adam Woodyatt as a young Ian Beale, or to feast on episodes featuring the original EastEnders cast - from Michelle Fowler to Angie Watts. He joined the group in Blackpool, is this when an ex girlfriend of Lenny tells him she might have an STI and he has to contact all of his conquests including Bianca. This content is imported from Twitter. EastEnders 27th May 2021 | EastEnders 27-5-2021 | EastEnders Thursday 27th May 2021. Richie Taylor of the Daily Mirror said "It will be a huge break for Melanie, 23, who finished college only earlier this year and will make her screen debut in the series. We go to great efforts to promote this country, but it was in no way representative of Ireland. I've posted requested vintage episodes on ds and I've got a private fb group for ee episodes, currently doing 1985 as it happens, you only other option if you don't want to fork out is the private torrent sites. Whilst teaming up with Phil and Sharon to prove Sam's innocence, Grant forms a rivalry with her husband Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman) who had previously teamed up with Den to imprison Phil for robbery. Colette Flaherty, portrayed by Shiona Redmond, is the eldest daughter of Eamonn and Brenda Flaherty. Log in. Mary is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae. Speaking about their trip to Dublin, actress Wendy Richard who played Pauline said "It's nice to be in Dublin for a change. Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. He initially has very few storylines, but he is chosen to be the best man at Terry Raymond (Gavin Richards)'s wedding (which is later called off).He has a crush on April Branning (Debbie Arnold) but no relationship ever develops between them.Then there is the arrival of his teenage son Matthew (Joe . As time goes on, Grant begins flirting with Jane Collins (Laurie Brett) the girlfriend of Kathy's son Ian (Adam Woodyatt) after seducing her. Reports also alleged that actor Ross Kemp was not happy about the plot either and threatened to quit the role unless the scripts were altered. Grant was originally depicted as the more spontaneous of the Mitchell double-act, suffering from a lack of self-control, often incapable of restraining himself and requiring his elder brother to do it for him. We're very sorry we can't bring it to you as we'd planned to.". 6 days ago. Uncredited Characters Terry is desperate to buy a classic car from Roy - with Irene's money. There is nothing better than watching TV for entertainment at any age. [41], Although popular with many viewers, the character has garnered criticism, mainly regarding the way his anti-social behaviour is sensationalised by the programme makers. [45] Additionally, the show was criticised for turning the brothers into a comical farce by incorporating uncharacteristic humour into their dialect, which was described as "cringeworthy. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. He reunites with Tiffany to be near his daughter, but by this time his marriage has deteriorated. Same. Tonight's episode will see Keanu fight for his life against Phil Mitchell aboard the boat, while Friday's episode will bring the drama to a close. [10], One of the most notable and popular early storylines involving Grant was a love triangle between him, his brother and his wife Sharon (played by Letitia Dean). [5] While Grant liked to think of himself as indestructible, he at many times showed emotional vulnerability and a need to be mothered. Writer of Sharongate, Tony Jordan, has stated that of all the storylines he has penned for the soap, Sharongate is the one he is most proud of. [2] Teddy Jay played the role of Grant for this special episode, which aired on 5 September 2022.[3]. Browse more videos. Marriages In 1998, press reports claimed that Kemp had asked producers to tone down Grant's violent behaviour because "it was insulting the viewers' intelligence. 1997wasEastEnders' thirteenthyear of production. [40], In 2009, a poll by magazine Inside Soap named Grant as the UK's favourite leading male character in a soap opera. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? [11] Comic Brendan O'Carroll said, "Whoever wrote the script has obviously never been to Ireland. He tells Mary he is leaving his wife to be with her, but Mary ends their relationship publicly, and the local bartender, Patrick Garrett Keogh), hears their argument and tells Mary's uncle, Eamonn (Maurice O'Donoghue). . Grant took great pride in being a Mitchell, his late father had a local reputation as a boxer. ? Neighbours. ? Grant tells Phil he immediately needs the money that he lent him. On the Buses S01E02 The new conductor. Valve Corporation. Grants high-profile return, which aired in October 2005, proved to be a ratings success. Browse more videos. 27:31. Grant leaves, ignoring Phil, who is attempting to tell him about Mark. ? 14 Oct 2018. Classic Eastenders (4th August 1997) MDTVS. While he is in prison, Sharon and Phil rekindle their affair, but neither can confess to Grant, and it ends when he is released from prison. Were very sorry we cant bring it to you as wed planned to. On the eve of 2006 commencing, Dennis learned from Phil about the threat Johnny made to Sharon as well as being told that Johnny killed his best-friend and Sam's ex-husband, Andy Hunter (Michael Higgs), on the same night Chrissie killed Den. She was adopted by the Medeemey family. Browse more videos . When Johnny extracts CCTV footage of Chrissie confessing to her boyfriend Jake Moon (Joel Beckett) that she killed Den, he plans to use the tape as bait for Phil and Grant intending to kill them. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. I started to suffer panic attacks and felt increasingly isolated. Grant returns to Walford with Phil to exonerate their younger sister, Sam (Kim Medcalf), for the murder of her ex-boss and Sharon's adopted father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham). Classic Eastenders (21st August 1997) MDTVS 27:30 Classic Eastenders (19th August 1997) MDTVS 27:31 Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS 27:29 Classic Eastenders (12th August 1997) MDTVS 24:56 On the Buses S01E03 Olive takes a trip MDTVS 25:39 On the Buses S01E02 The new conductor MDTVS 25:44 On the Buses S01E01 The early shifts MDTVS 45:01 The character was involved in numerous storylines, including the unveiling of Den Watts killer; an affair with Ian Beales (Adam Woodyatt) girlfriend, Jane Collins; and a weeks worth of episodes dubbed Get Johnny Week, which saw the Mitchell brothers embroiled in a vendetta against gangland boss Johnny Allen. "[10], Mark Mortell, the chairman of Ireland's national tourism development, Bord Filte, said: "I am enormously concerned that the single biggest television audience in Britain was shown a negative image of Irish hospitality It has the potential to be enormously damaging. In 1996, eight years after Lou's death in 1988, her youngest daughter Pauline (Wendy Richard) finds a letter from Lou to her best friend Ethel (Gretchen Franklin), revealing that she had a secret daughter. Classic Eastenders (21st August 1997) MDTVS. It's been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. 29:09. All Rights Reserved. 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. His character is one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap. Actor Garret Keogh, who played an "ignorant" Irish hotel owner in the EastEnders episodes, revealed: "The streets around Cabra, where I live, are hopping. Executive producer, Kate Harwood, commented: "We are so pleased that Ross will be back on the show. [14], Later, when Pauline is at Maggie's house, and her eldest son Eamonn brings his father home, Pauline is shocked to see that Maggie was married to Sean. Another was that he went to console Nigel Bates after his wife, Debbie, was killed by in a road accident. Follow. 588 subscribers Whilst looking for files for the BBC Christmas section, I found this recording of Eastenders from 1997. 18th March - Sarah Hills and Robbie Jackson sleep together. Easter Monday was March 31st in 1997. [25] Of his return, Kemp commented, "When I was approached about returning to EastEnders for Barbara's final episodes, it was something I could not turn down. 10 days ago. Despite his hot-headed tendencies, Sharon sees a different side to Grant, and when he proposes marriage to her, she accepts on the condition that he buys her childhood home, The Queen Vic, which he does. Classic Eastenders (27th August 1997) MDTVS. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) MDTVS. Grant confronts Ian about keeping the secret for so long and punches him after Ian insults his parenting skills. ? Its been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. I was surprised at how bubbly and fun Laura was when she first arrived because shes now entered her sour-faced stage and thats what I remembered her for. After all, he did give Stacy (Andrea Savage) $1 million in the finale. As for being drunks, surely they must only mean on a Saturday night! Grant accuses Phil of killing Peggy and asks for his money back, but Phil does not have it. 27:47. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - hit play below for all the latest EastEnders spoilers, as Ruby faces a difficult decision and Dot pays a visit to Doctor Legg. Following Dennis' murder, Phil was wracked with guilt for sparking the events of Sharon losing her husband and has vowed revenge on Johnny more than ever. Her first appearance was in a special week of episodes set in Ireland, first broadcast in 1997. ???? In May 2016, Peggy returns to Albert Square following a diagnosis of terminal cancer. He then returned to the show on 24 October 2005 for a few weeks and returned again between March and June 2006. [25] His return coincided with Windsor's final appearance as Grant's mother Peggy. She leaves Grant for a while, and, when she returns and attempts to seize control of The Queen Vic, Grant turns violent, assaults Sharon and her best friend, Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully), and is imprisoned on remand. The 97th episode of the soap, which has now had over 5,000 installments, was first aired on BBC One on January 21 1986. Classic EastEnders continues tomorrow (Monday, October 15) on Drama at 12pm, while current EastEnders continues tomorrow on BBC One at 8pm. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) 24:56. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Ex - Eastenders ' cast members current projects, Classic EastEnders Episode Discussion 1987, Classic EastEnders episode discussion: 2002. Throughout the course of his 1990s duration, Grant established himself as one of the show's most prominent characters. The BBC was inundated with complaints from angry viewers from Ireland . [4], The episodes were not well received by viewers or the media. Coming from Blackrock, near Dublin, I just didn't realise what an obsession EastEnders is over in England. Classic EastEnders episode discussion: 2002. Their affair ends when Phil catches them together and Grant then has a one-night stand with 19-year-old Chelsea Fox to his mother's outrage. When Grant's nephew Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid) goes missing and Phil is reluctant to get the police involved, Sharon contacts Grant for help, but Courtney (now played by Alice Nokes) meets Sharon instead; Grant has not seen the messages. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Grant is angry when Peggy reveals that her plan for him and Sam to learn about it was by letters to them after her death by suicide, however Phil and Grant seemingly convince Peggy not to do this. It is at this point that Grant and Phil have established themselves as the undisputed hardman of the square's local borough Walford; the pair have spent the entirety of the 1990s decade embarking on criminal activities, amongst other separate shenanigans. 1 June 1998 - The first time the Writer, Producer and Director credits were now shown at the beginning of the episode just after the opening titles rather than being included in the credits with the final time this was used being 13 April 2000. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Really looking forward to watching Rickys Stag Night again. [14], Eamonn later tells Sean of his granddaughter Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen)'s affair with married man Gerry McCrae. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Brenda Flaherty, portrayed by Janet Behan, is Maggie's daughter-in-law, married to her son Eamonn, and mother to his children, Colette, Eamonn and Kylie. He confronts Grant after the job and Grant admits he did it in revenge for Phils affair with Sharon. I would ask the way to Marks & Spencers and get: 'Oh, my Godit's Mary off the telly'. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler 's ( Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. The mystery of why the rerun didn't happen has been solved, but exactly what happened to the original episode might remain a puzzle! [8][9] The Irish Embassy in London said, "[EastEnders] has caused a great deal of upset and annoyance in the country [Ireland] and with Irish people in Britain." Ted beating up Robbie was 25th March 1997. Mary finds a good friend in her cousin Mark (Todd Carty), and decides to move Walford, and their relationship improves over time. Watch fullscreen. Carla and Ray resume their affair and plan to fleece Grant for 25,000. Mark (Todd Carty) gets out of the car and punches Sean in the groin, and they speed off in the car, leaving Sean doubled over in pain.[15]. He comments "Three of the strongest characters that have ever been in EastEnders are the Mitchell brothers and Sharon when we actually blew that story it was incredible being able to reach that many people with your work is what makes EastEnders exciting. [8] His quick temper was off-set by a period of genuine remorse and promises that he would change. Classic Eastenders (27th May 1993) MDTVS. Classic Eastenders (28th August 1995) MDTVS. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Meanwhile, Ian locked away Dennis Mitchell below deck as revenge for him bullying his son Bobby - only to lose the keys and leave him to drown. View our online Press Pack. EASTENDERS is currently airing a week of explosive episodes to mark its 35th anniversary as ONE Walford favourite meets their grisly end. Kemp reprised the role of Grant for various guest stints in 2016, appearing in twelve episodes between 13 May and 9 September. The insurance money is insufficient, and Sharon reacts with fury when she discovers what Grant has done. He refuses to let the Fowlers stay at his hotel initially, as he has booked their rooms under the name "Towler". These aired in July and were filmed in Paris. Classic Eastenders (2nd June 1997) Report. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) Report. ? MDTVS. 30 December 1997 The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera EastEnders in 1997, by order of first appearance. Subsequently, the plot never came to fruition. Sharon tells him the reasons Michelle did not want him involved and Grant agrees that Mark would be better off not knowing, but Jane convinces Grant otherwise, so Grant offers to take Mark for a drink. She grows attracted to his machismo, and soon their flirting progresses into a relationship. Tiffany attempts to snatch Courtney, but is hit by a car driven by Grant's stepfather Frank Butcher (Mike Reid); she dies seconds later as the clock struck midnight. ? Episodes To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Using these TV quiz questions, you can learn more about what shows your friends like to watch and put that knowledge to the test. The UKTV-owned channel airs old episodes every week day at 1pm and 1.40pm. Alternatively, fans can also catch up via the UKTV Play website - where you can stream episodes that have been recently shown. 2,043 2,869. Just watched today's episode where Nathan leaves and the Drama Channel CUT OUT THE BEST LINE! Classic Eastenders (19th August 1997) MDTVS. The BBC have a good track record and this would seem to be a dodgy storyline that has somehow crept through. Laura and Nita are really miserable cows. Phil and Grant Mitchell went on to become major long-term characters, rooted firmly at the heart of the series. This was done to assure that the chosen actors who would work predominantly alongside each other had a strong rapport and physical resemblance. [33], Grant's long-awaited return eventually happened in 2005, during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. The episodes involved the Fowler and Beale family travelling from London to Ireland to meet their long-lost relatives. [11] The Irish actors, who were employed specifically for the storyline, were also criticised by Kelly for not speaking out against the scenes they were enacting. Episode 163, possibly a mix up with episodes count, thinking 162 is the last ep in that EastEnders Series Year. Info [15], As Pauline, Mary and the family leave Kilmoneen, Sean staggers into the road to try to stop the car, and stop Mary from leaving. 24. Wikipedia talk:WikiProject EastEnders/Archive 14 Classic Mario edit summaries :) -anemoneprojectors- 23:07, 19 May 2011 (UTC). Classic Eastenders (9th January 1997) MDTVS. She decides to move to Walford with the Fowlers to escape her alcoholic, violent grandfather, Sean, who finds out about her affair. "[32] In addition, Grant and Phil were voted as the second most popular King Of Soaps in a Channel 4 poll in 2002 and Grant was voted as one of the Top Ten TV Hard Men in a separate poll. [2] She said "The whole thing terrified the life out of me. I am an Irishman and I'm proud of it, but I'm not a drunk and I'm certainly not backward and neither are my compatriots." Grant is desperate for a child, although Sharon would rather concentrate on the pub for the time being, and when he discovers Sharon is still taking contraception, he smashes up the pub and then disappears. The job is initially successful, but is quickly grows obstructive when Phil finds out that Grant had slept his ex-wife Kathy before doing the job. After a heart to heart, Grant realizes that Mark would be better off not knowing and decides to return to Portugal after seeing Phil. These aired in July and were filmed in . Horrible, horrible man. Fiercely protective of his girlfriend, most of Grant's initial problems in the Square revolve around his over-possessive nature and jealousy. Old-school fans were excited when UKTV revealed that the early shenanigans from Albert Square would be returning to TV screens in time for summer. He later goes over to Pauline and tries to touch her, spilling stout on her. [1] On 26 July 2022, it was announced that Grant would feature in a flashback episode focusing on the Mitchell family in 1979. Kelly Minige. 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